First, I would also cross post this in the Kitchen forum as well. There are several stone experts there that may be able to offer you some suggestions.

I love the idea you have for the backsplash and agree, it doesn't look as nice with the cut out on both the side and backsplash. As far as reimbursing you, what good does that do you since you'd still be in the same boat as you are now. I wish I had more to offer, but think if you post in the kitchen forum someone there will surely have a creative fix for you. Good luck, it looks amazing, I really hope someone can help you.

lukkiirish and cyn427 thanks for your responses and for understanding my disappointment. cyn427 I wish I thought of that when I first saw the mistake. The counters and sinks have been installed and the plumber put in the faucets so unfortunately it's too late to have them redo everything. I need to call them tomorrow with a plan and I'm still not sure what option would look best. Anyone else have any thoughts? Thanks!

This is too bad! I know the clever people out there will give you an answer soon. But I hope in the meantime that you are not being pressured to come up with a hasty solution. You gave a lot of thought to designing your bathroom. They have screwed it up. Not only compensation, but of course they need to pay for the new design. Which you do not want to rush into just to satisfy them. Don't you think you can put them off for awhile while you consider your options?

I would eliminate the side splashes and accept a decent rebate.

You likely won't be happy with pieces that are not from the same slab, unless the match is uncanny. I think the vanities can look very nice without, rather than having sidesplashes on only one side. The real point of splashes is to protect the wall from water, and you probably won't be getting lots of water on those sides anyway, don't you think?

mwrede: Did you make a decision and call them back the next day? I really hope not--it's too stressful to be rushed thinking this through!

Let me first say that I've never done a remodel, and I tend to overthink things,even after I've made my decision.

This is your personal space; it should look as close to your vision as possible.

Your idea for the backsplash is better than their's--ditch the side pieces. Splashback isn't so great that they are needed. They really seem to me to be a waste of marble and $$.

I wouldn't think mirrors all the way down would be the best look. The round mirrors will probably be too small for the large vanity, but I like the idea of mixing a round mirror over the shorter vanity and a rectangular over the longer one, but not splitting the longer into 3 pieces--too choppy, not as pleasing visually. (I don't know why, but picturing mirror/sconce/mirror/sconce/mirror makes me think of an old Italian style, maybe in a 70s Vegas hotel.)

The photos show a sleeker, calmer bath taking shape--all those elements on the wall don't really fit that.

(Oh, and yes--you must get some money cut off the bill. That's a given!)

DonÂt care for the taper cut at all.

What about adding end blocks of a dark marble, the same color as the accent squares in the shower and floor, on each end of each piece of backsplash? Would solve your issue of length, and might be a nice tie-in.

I would put identical sized mirrors over the two sinks, something framed to match the vanity would be nice, perhaps with some speckling of a pewter/brushed nickel color. Then use the extra wall space on the long vanity wall for a set of pretty glass shelves to one side, and perhaps a piece of art or a lamp sitting on the counter on the other.

I wanted to thank everyone for your input. You guys have been so helpful. Sorry it took so long to post an update. I took a few days to think about it and decided to forgo the sidesplashes and put the design on both sides of the backsplash. I am pretty happy with how it looks. I will try to post pics when the sconces/mirrors are installed.